Minister Jacek Czaputowicz took part in a UNSC high-level briefing on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction: supporting the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) ahead of the 2020 Review Conference. The briefing was chaired by German Foreign Minister Heiko Mass.

The head of the Polish MFA stressed in his statement that Poland had been actively supporting the strengthening of norms and principles in the field of non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, disarmament and strengthening transparency mechanisms and confidence building measures.

“Stabilising the situation in the Middle East, reducing tensions in the region, and most importantly, preventing further proliferation of nuclear weapons lies in our common interest. To address these issues, Poland together with the United States organised a Ministerial to Promote a Future of Peace and Security in the Middle East in Warsaw,” said Minister Jacek Czaputowicz.

“There is no doubt that the Non-Proliferation Treaty is a fundamental document, which remains the only global and legally binding instrument committing nuclear states to continue negotiating on nuclear disarmament,” stressed Minister Czaputowicz.

In his statement, the minister also referred to Russia violating the INF provisions. “Only if  the Russian Federation returns to full compliance with the INF Treaty, the agreement can be saved. Dissolution of the agreement will significantly impact Europe’s strategic stability, and by so doing, the current NPT review process.

The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) of 1968 is the foundation of the international non-proliferation regime. It is based on three main pillars: non-proliferation, disarmament and peaceful use of nuclear energy. Implementation of the NPT provisions is subject to regular reviews during Review Conferences organised every five years. The next Review Conference will take place in 2020.

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